A Case of Deadly Force(1986)
A Case of Deadly Force Synopsis
Fact-based story about a 1975 cover-up of a shooting by two white members of the Boston Tactical Unit. While on stakeout on a suspected getaway car used in a armed robbery, the two gunned down a black man who entered the car. The two claimed the man had a gun and they shot in self-defense. Police investigation decided it was a rightful shooting. The man's widow knew her husband would not be carrying a weapon and became determined to prove her husband's innocence. She hired a former cop who had become a lawyer to prove her case. Working with his four sons, the lawyer team takes on the police force in what eventually proved to be a landmark legal decision. Written by John Sacksteder
A Case of Deadly Force (1986) is a drama, tv movie and crime film directed by Michael Miller, released on April 9, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Richard Crenna, John Shea, Lorraine Toussaint and Francis X. McCarthy. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Miller
- Writers:
- Dennis Nemec
- Producers:
- Bruce S. Pustin
- Cinematographer:
- Kees Van Oostrum
- Composer:
- Paul Chihara
- Status:
- Released
A Case of Deadly Force Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Crenna
as Lawrence O'Donnell Sr.
John Shea
as Michael O'Donnell
Lorraine Toussaint
as Pat Bowden
Francis X. McCarthy
as Hanna
Tate Donovan
as Lawrence O'Donnell Jr.
Anna Maria Horsford
as Virginia Cates
Anthony Heald
as Dave O'Brian
Dylan Baker
as Kevin O'Donnell
Michael O'Hare
as Joe Miller
Fred J. Scollay
as Judge Skinner
Paul O'Brien
as Ken Mooney
Tom Kemp
as Jack Finnegan
Key crew
Directed by Michael Miller, written by Dennis Nemec, produced by Bruce S. Pustin.
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A Case of Deadly Force Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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A Case of Deadly Force – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Case of Deadly Force online?
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A Case of Deadly Force (1986) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Case of Deadly Force?
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The main cast of A Case of Deadly Force (1986) includes Richard Crenna, John Shea, Lorraine Toussaint, Francis X. McCarthy and Tate Donovan. The film was directed by Michael Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Case of Deadly Force released?
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A Case of Deadly Force was released on April 9, 1986 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is A Case of Deadly Force worth watching?
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A Case of Deadly Force (1986) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.